Police Arrest 15-Year-Old in Shooting Near Florida A&M Stadium

Tallahassee police arrested a 15-year-old boy Sunday in a shooting that injured 12 people near Florida A&M's stadium. It happened Saturday night after the homecoming football game.

• 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder, plus a delinquent firearm possession charge.
• 11 people were shot; a victim's grandmother was hurt while fleeing.
• 6 victims are children, the youngest 11.
• 6 victims remain hospitalized, one in critical condition.

Why it matters: Police Chief Lawrence Revell said a physical fight between people who knew each other came before the gunfire. He said none of the victims appear to have been the intended targets.

• The shooting began about 8 p.m. near Perry and Manatee streets, off campus.
• Yahoo News reports it was one of the worst shootings in Tallahassee history.

How 11 sources split on this story

What’s next: Police say the investigation remains open and more arrests are possible. Revell had earlier said detectives believed there was one shooter.

• Police are collecting tips, photos and video through a dedicated hotline and online portal.
• Will the 15-year-old be charged as an adult?
• Who else, if anyone, was involved in the altercation or shooting?
• Was the dispute connected to the homecoming game?